Defense Minister Israel Katz said in an interview with Channel 14 that Israel is eager to attack Iranian energy infrastructure but the United States is currently withholding approval. The remarks reveal the limits of US-Israel coordination on targeting Iran's strategic assets.
Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed on Tuesday that Israel's military leadership is pushing to strike Iran's energy infrastructure but faces a US veto on the operation. Speaking to Channel 14, Katz said: 'We very much want to attack Iran's energy targets — the US is not approving at the moment.' The statement is the most explicit public acknowledgment of Israel's desire to escalate against Iran's strategic assets, and of the constraints Washington has placed on such action. The disclosure comes amid a broader US-led campaign against Iran, which — as The Zioneer reported — included strikes on over 80 IRGC targets last week, with President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth warning of further escalation. Israel has repeatedly signaled its intent to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons capability, and Katz himself has previously outlined plans for a major defense budget increase and space-based strike capabilities, as covered by The Zioneer. The US denial of approval for targeting energy infrastructure suggests a divergence in operational priorities between the two allies, even as they coordinate on wider Iran strategy.
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